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Identity
Person No.
29295
Service No.
Unknown
Last Name
First Name
Henry Werner
Initials
H W
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
26
Military Service
Rank
Captain
Unit
Unknown
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Killed in action, during Rand Revolt
Additional Information
Notes

A clerk

Citation

LG Sup 16 Sep 1918 pg. 11055 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He showed great judgment in his handling of men. He went forward under heavy shell and machine-gun fire to try and establish communication with other troops. By his cool bearing and splendid leadership he set a fine example to the men under his command"

External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project

southafricawargraves.org — record #29295